Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 48: Chapter 48: Reunion with Li Susu

Ye Qingchen fell silent.

He and Xiao Xiao had depended on each other since childhood, so he naturally wanted what was best for her. However, he had only met Yao Yue once. Although she seemed well-intentioned, he was uneasy about entrusting Xiao Xiao to her so readily.

With a thought, Ye Qingchen quietly activated his Dual Pupil Martial Soul and focused his gaze on Yao Yue’s eyes, hoping to hear her innermost thoughts. To his disappointment, he couldn’t hear even a hint of them, seeing only her smiling face.

Frowning, Ye Qingchen reconsidered. It was true, just as Yao Yue had said; many other sects and powers would likely come looking for Xiao Xiao. Their strength might not rival the Wuji Immortal Palace, but their methods would almost certainly not be as gentle as Yao Yue’s. The six major sects of the Northern Desolate Country were the perfect example. When that time came, protecting Xiao Xiao with his current abilities would be impossible.

As he contemplated this, Ye Qingchen’s brow furrowed even more deeply. Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind. He turned to look at Qin Yue with a questioning expression.

What are you hesitating for? Agree to their offer quickly! Even I want to join a nine-star sect like the Wuji Immortal Palace! It’s just a pity I don’t have extraordinary talent like Xiao Xiao and am not qualified to join!

The next moment, Ye Qingchen ”heard” Qin Yue’s innermost thoughts. Understanding dawned on him. He turned to Xiao Xiao and said, ”Xiao Xiao, you should go. Go with the two seniors from the Wuji Immortal Palace.”

Xiao Xiao’s eyes immediately welled with tears. ”Young Master, I don’t want to go! I want to be with you forever!”

Ye Qingchen stroked Xiao Xiao’s head, smoothing her jet-black hair. He smiled. ”Don’t you want to protect me? The Wuji Immortal Palace has the best cultivation resources. Go there, and when you become strong, you can come back and protect me, okay?”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiao’s clear eyes suddenly brightened, though a trace of worry crossed her small face. ”But... if I leave, what will you do, Young Master? Who will take care of you, wash your clothes, and cook your meals? Who will be here to cook chicken for you?”

Ye Qingchen stroked her hair again, his face filled with gratification. ”Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of myself!”

Looking up, his gaze fell upon Yao Yue. ”Senior, I will be entrusting Xiao Xiao to your care from now on!”

Yao Yue nodded. ”Rest assured. With Xiao Xiao joining our Wuji Immortal Palace, the next time you see her, she will give you a surprise beyond your wildest imagination!”

”Young Master, take care!”

Xiao Xiao cast a reluctant look back as Yao Yue and her companion carried her into the sky, quickly vanishing from Ye Qingchen’s sight.

Gazing toward the horizon, Ye Qingchen sighed softly. After this farewell, he had no idea when they would meet again.

Du Pengcheng approached, clasping his hands in apology. ”I am truly sorry for what happened earlier! I would like to formally apologize. The gates of the Qingyun Sect will always be open to you. You’re welcome to join us at any time!”

With that, Du Pengcheng picked up the unconscious Cui Wei and quickly departed.

Ye Qingchen shook his head. He had originally been very keen on joining the Qingyun Sect, but after the incident with Xiao Xiao, his interest had completely dissipated.

Qin Yue, having finished tending to her wounds, came over and patted Ye Qingchen’s shoulder. ”Don’t underestimate the six major sects. You’re still too weak right now. If you don’t want to be left far behind by your little maid and become people from two different worlds, the six major sects are undoubtedly the best first stepping stone on your path to growth!”

Ye Qingchen was silent.

Watching Qin Yue leave, he stood in silence for a moment before a determined light ignited in his eyes. He swiftly shot off into the distance and began to frantically hunt second-order Monster Beasts.

Not long after Ye Qingchen left, a figure appeared, frowning slightly at the corpses of second-order wolves strewn across the ground. This person was none other than Li Zhe, who had been frantically searching for Ye Qingchen.

”The blood of these Monster Beasts hasn’t dried yet,” Li Zhe muttered, surveying his surroundings. ”Ye Qingchen must be nearby!” With that judgment, he flew off in pursuit, following the direction Ye Qingchen had taken.

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BANG!

Ye Qingchen caved in the head of a second-order demon fox with a single punch. As the demon fox perished, the points on his wristband increased by sixty-two, reaching a total of 1,475.

Just as a smile touched his lips, he felt an incredibly dangerous presence behind him. The hair on his body stood on end, and he leaped forward with all his might.

SQUELCH!

In the instant Ye Qingchen moved, a blade sliced through the air and struck the second-order demon fox on the ground, cleaving it in two and splattering blood everywhere.

A cold dread washed over Ye Qingchen. If he had reacted even a fraction of a second slower, he would have been the one split in half.

As he looked up at his assailant, his pupils shrank.

”To think you actually dodged that! Brat, it’s only been a month, and your strength has increased quite a bit! It seems your talent has truly returned!” Li Zhe declared, pulling his blood-stained broadsword from the demon fox’s corpse, his face thick with murderous intent. ”However, it’s a pity you’re still no match for me! Die!”

As his voice fell, Li Zhe stomped fiercely on the ground. He charged at Ye Qingchen like a ferocious tiger, his broadsword flashing with blood-red light as it slashed straight for Ye Qingchen’s neck. His beloved daughter’s Dantian had been destroyed by Ye Qingchen, and both his sons had died because of him. Li Zhe wished he could tear Ye Qingchen limb from limb, so his attack was incredibly vicious, holding nothing back.

Executing Mystifying Steps, Ye Qingchen shifted his body to the side, dodging the broadsword with a simple tilt of his head.

At that moment, Li Zhe’s broadsword suddenly rotated ninety degrees, swooping down from above onto Ye Qingchen’s head.

Ye Qingchen twisted at the waist, retreating to one side while throwing a fierce punch that slammed directly onto the flat of the blade.

BANG!

The force of the blow sent Li Zhe staggering back five or six steps, his broadsword trembling. Ye Qingchen used the recoil to push himself back four or five meters.

”You can’t kill me!”

”But I can kill you!” Ye Qingchen’s gaze locked onto Li Zhe. Although his cultivation was only at the fifth level of the Martial Artist realm, three levels lower than Li Zhe’s, his dark eyes were filled with confidence. With his Dual Pupil Martial Soul, Willow Wood Martial Soul, and the Through-Back Binding Fist, Ye Qingchen was certain he could kill Li Zhe.

Hearing this, a flicker of rage crossed Li Zhe’s face. He had seen plenty of arrogant young men, but he had never met one as wildly arrogant as Ye Qingchen.

Just as Li Zhe was about to erupt in fury, a sharp shout came from the side. ”How utterly arrogant! I don’t know where you get the courage to say such things to my father!”

The next moment, Li Susu stepped forward, surrounded by the Li Family’s experts. Her beautiful eyes glared at Ye Qingchen with pure hatred. ”Ye Qingchen, first you destroyed my Dantian, then you humiliated me with a letter of divorce. Worse still, my two brothers died because of you! You truly deserve to die a thousand deaths!”

”Today, I will witness your death with my own eyes! Otherwise, this hatred in my heart will never be sated!”

After speaking, a look of intense anticipation appeared on Li Susu’s delicate, pretty face. With such a vast difference in their strength, she was certain her father could slay Ye Qingchen. She had been waiting for this day, this very moment, ever since Ye Qingchen had destroyed her Dantian. Today, her dream was finally coming true.